In the last adventure we saw four youngsters step through an old wardrobe to be transported back thousands of years to the mythical land of Narnia.

Now, one earth year later, the Kings and Queens of Narnia find themselves transported back to Narnia via a London tube station.
Once back in that faraway wondrous realm, they discover that more than 1,300 years have passed in Narnian time.

During their absence, the Golden Age of Narnia has become extinct and Narnia, conquered by the Telmarines, is now under the control of the evil King Miraz, who rules the land without mercy.

The four children soon meet a curious new character – Narnia's rightful heir to the throne, the young Prince Caspian, who has been forced into hiding, as his uncle Miraz plots to kill him in order to place his own newborn son on the throne.

With the help of the kindly dwarf, a courageous talking mouse named Reepicheep, a badger named Trufflehunter and a Black Dwarf, Nikabrik, the Narnians – led by the mighty knights Peter and Caspian – embark on a remarkable journey to find Aslan, rescue Narnia from Miraz's tyrannical hold, and restore magic and glory to the land.

This adventure is darker than the first epic, the fight scenes are more violent, albeit minus the gore. However, some of the deaths that feature in the film may unsettle younger viewers so the PG rating is just about right.

As for the plot, the political intrigue may draw in a new, slightly older audience. The younger audience, who were captivated by the first epic, will not be let down by the fantasy aspect with still plenty of magic to go around.